azure sql database vulnerabilities and fixes
Recent CVEs affecting azure sql database, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 2 tracked.
azure sql database has 2 tracked vulnerabilities, 1 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 2. Most recent: 2026-08-11. Highest priority: CVE-2026-56162 (score 63/100).
- CVE-2026-56162 CRITICAL 10.0 MITIGATE Improper authentication in Azure SQL Database allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a net
- CVE-2026-63522 HIGH 7.8 MITIGATE Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Azure SQL Database allows an authorized attacker to e
FAQ
How do I fix azure sql database vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is azure sql database being exploited right now?
None of the tracked azure sql database CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which azure sql database CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2026-56162 currently ranks highest (63/100): Improper authentication in Azure SQL Database allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a net.